contemptuously

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Scrabble points
23
Words With Friends
29
Letters
14
Pronunciation
/kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/(UK)
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/kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/(UK) · /kənˈtɛmp.tju.əs.li/(UK) · /kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs.li/(US)

Definition of contemptuously

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

  1. In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.
    “He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions.”
    “Ralph, who was a thickset clownish figure, arrived at his full strength, and conscious of the most complete personal superiority, laughed contemptuously at the threats of the slight-made stripling.”
    “'They haven't no more philosophy nor political economy about 'em than that,' said the beadle, snapping his fingers contemptuously.”
    “A eunuch is a negative creature. A beardless Moslem is contemptuously designated as manless.”
    “He snapped his fingers contemptuously at the alarm clock. "I fear thee not, thou ticking tyrant."”

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Etymology

From contemptuous + -ly.

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